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Multiple Choice
Which of these structures do all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have?
A
Chloroplasts
B
Nucleus
C
Ribosomes
D
Mitochondria
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Understand the basic differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells are simpler and do not have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have complex structures with membrane-bound organelles.
Identify the structures listed in the problem: Chloroplasts, Nucleus, Ribosomes, and Mitochondria.
Recall that chloroplasts and mitochondria are organelles found only in eukaryotic cells. Chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, and mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP.
Understand that the nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material and is present only in eukaryotic cells.
Recognize that ribosomes are the only structure listed that are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. They are responsible for protein synthesis and are not membrane-bound, making them present in all cell types.